The lopsided outcome was somewhat surprising considering what was at stake for both in the Big East.

Marquette had an opportunity to take a one-game lead on Syracuse, but the Golden Eagles were left settling for a first-place tie with the Orange. The Cardinals (18-4, 6-3), meanwhile, moved a half-game closer to both schools with their second consecutive victory, remaining in a four-way tie for third.

The Cardinals finished 27 of 52 from the field after an 0-for-8 start while holding the Golden Eagles (15-5, 6-2) to 36 percent shooting (19 of 53). They also outrebounded Marquette, 38-26.

Gorgui Dieng added eight points and eight rebounds for Louisville.

Vander Blue had 17 points and Trent Lockett 16 for the Golden Eagles.

The Cardinals unveiled all-white uniforms for the school's “White Out” promotion that even involved Coach Rick Pitino, who was resplendent in an all-white suit.

But early on, Louisville's offense was as blank as its outfits.

The Cardinals trailed 9-1 behind 0-for-8 shooting and three turnovers, going nearly six minutes before Montrezl Harrell scored their first basket with a dunk at the 14:19 mark, 12 seconds after he entered the game. Marquette controlled the game for several more minutes, but the freshman forward's shot helped shake the Cardinals from their listless start.

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